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o.BRIEN AT QUEBEC.
The Irish Editor Handles Lansdowne
Without Gloves.

QUEBEC, May t2Lh.-In his speech here
tonight, Mr.. 0Brien said he had to ex-
press his acknowledgements, not merely to
his friends, but to his opponents, for the
courtesy and fair play he had received up
to the present time. He believed that a
good many prejudices and misunderstand-
ings which had arisen with reference to
his visit were being already Gispelled, and
expressed his confidence that the more the
subject was thrashed out. the more severely
every humane and iberty-loving man
in Canada would condemn the con-
duct of Lord Lansdowne. And more
they would recognize that this visit was
the means left to avert the total destruction
of an entire community of oppressed and
cruelty wronged tenants. The Irish people
had not sought this quarrel with Lord
Lansdowne. He had himself forced it by
making himself the champion and stand
ard bearer of the worst and most inhuman
class of rackrenters in Ireland. [Hisses. I
IF the Montreal Herald of to-day he
continued, took up the position with
which do not for one moment quarrel)
that the Canadian people would not tax e
the statement of others that Lord Lans-
downe was as black as he was painted I'M
til the other side was heard from, invite
| and challenge Lord Lansdowne to answer or
| dispute simple fact which the Herald saws
| should not be accepted until he has had an
opportunity of doing this. Lord Lans-
| downe need not seriously shelter himself
under the plea that his official position
prevented him from defending himself in
a free country like this. The press is as
open to him as to any one [applausel and
as matter of fact Lord Lansdowne has
already very significantly availed himself
of the ordinary channels of newspaper de.
Tense. He has on more than one occa.
sion, through interviews and otherwise
done his utmost to prejudice the Canadian
people with reference to my visit [hissesl
and he cannot now pretend to so wrap
himself up in majesty as to decline to de.
fend himself against an indictment which
if unanswered, will bring upon him the
reprobation of Canadian public opinion
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rhe Irisaman and HIS aotnto.

Why is the potato go much grown and
consumed in Ireland? 1t is because potato
growing and potato eating form the
simplest process by which the Irish tenant
can keep body and soul together. He turns
up his land, plants it, waits four or FIVE
months and then digs the crop. The pro-
duct of these operations is his sustenance.
1t hes not, like cattle or wheat or any of
The higher products of farming, to be turned
into money before it can be made available
for his~own use. The complex transactions
by which producers and consumers in a
civilized society provide for the wants of
others and secures the satisfaction OF their
own do not enter into the economies of the
Irish peasant. He sticks his potato into
the ground, and in due time gathers the
harvest. Feeling hungry, he goes TO his
store, deals himself out of potatoes enough
for meal, claps them into pot, eats them
and is content. The substitution of oats
tor the potato would place him one degree
higher in the scale of agricultural progress
by processes which need not be described.
We should then get the Irish tenant past
the Stage at which a man lives from hand
to mouth on the free yield of nature into
the stage at which agriculture becomes an
industry, providing him by exchange or
sale not only with mere sustenance, but
with comforts of which he has hitherto
had no xperience.-HadtStriGlP Pdper.
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FATTENING EFFECT OF WArER.-While
excessive imbibing IF very cold or iced wa
ter is not to be commended, especially
when one is very warm, there is reason to
believe, according to recent medical au-
thority, that the unlimited use of pure
spring water is not only very conducive to
health but has tendency to favor fullness
and roundness of the body. Whether this
results from better action on the part of
the digestive, assimulative and depurative
functions-owing TO the internal cleanli-
ness or flushing of the human sewers by
large quantities OF water, or whether water
has specific action in producing the full
ness, is not known but observation con-
firms as fact that the free use of water
has fattenlng effect
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FOREIGN TOPICS.
O'BRIEN HAMMERING AWAY Al
LORD LANSDOWSE.
The Duke of Marlborough Want.
His Costs-The Yacht Thistle
Sale OF Crown Jewels.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE RECORD us,on.
PAMpERED EoYAL1sTs.
English Liberals Deneunce the Arysy
and Navy System.

English Liberals DenoEnce the ArYAy
and Navy System.
LONDON, May 12th.-In the House o;
Commons Sir John Gorst. the Parliament
airy Secretary for the Indian Office, moved
the second reading of the bill granting
leave of absence to the Duke of Connaught,
Commander of the forces in India, in order
that be might attend the jubilee festivities.
Lewis DiHwynn (Libera) moved to re-
ect the motion. He said therewas strong
feeling IN the country against the appoint
ment of exalted personages to positions of
command over the heads of others. If the
appointments were to be given en- account
of relationship to the throne, the persons
so appointed ought to be under the same
conditions that applied to others.
Sir John Swinburne (Liberal), retired
Captain of the Royal Navy, seconded Dill
wynn's motion. He condemned the sys-
tenn under which the Royalties had the
choice of the best places in the army and
navy without having passed through the
different grades. There was the Duke OF
Cambridge, now Field Marshal, who never
served either as an Ensign, Lieutenant,
Captain, Major, or Lieutenant Colonel.
The Speaker, interrupting, said the mem
Der was travelling beyond the question.
The bill only concerned the return of the
Duke of Connaught
Sir John said it would be a graceful act
on the part of the Duke of Connaught to
retire in order that some distinguished
officer might take his place. There was an
enormous amount of defective service and
wasted money in consequence of exalted
persons holding high rank.
The Speaker ruled Sir John out of order.
Labouchere denounced the bill as obse-
quious and servile.
A division was taken, resulting in 31s for
and As against the bill
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DIsGaUNTLED TURFMEN.
The National Trotting Association, and
Its Affairs.


CHICAGO, May f2th.-The Board of Re-
view of the National Trotting Association.
at their session this morning, heard the
evidence in thirty-nipe disputed cases cut
of fifty they had on hand NJ. NJ. Morse
the gentleman named to succeed Thomas
J. Vail, as Secretary, lad not up to the
noon hour notified the Board whether he
would accept or decline the position. Pres
ident Grant said that Mr. Morse was ex-
pected TO appear in person before the Board
daring the day. The resignation of Score
tary Vail, and the effect, Immediate or re-
mote, which it will have on the status of
the rsval American and National Trotting
Associations, is the subject of much debate
among horsemen.
Mr.. Smith, prominent turfman of Earf
vile, ILL.,, said On the question of the
American Association, the people say they
have come to stay, Vail or no Vail. They
have good many associations with them.
and there will be struggle for life which
will result in the survival of the fittest.
think, though, that quite number of the
tracks that withdrew will come back"
J. Mem. Shafter, of California, said ::
The members of the American Associa-
ton went out solely-so they claimed--op
account of Mr.. Vail, and now that he is out
they have no excuse for not returning
Notwithstanding they say they left on ac-
count of Vail, think that was not the
only reason. There were other causes that
sent them out, and whether they will come
back or not will show whether Vail is to
blame for il ALL"
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VANITY OF A CANARY.-The habit of the
canary to noisily join in any conversation
that may be going on in the family circle
is reason why many refrain from keep
ing this cheerful little bird as pet. A
naturalist has discovered way of remedy
ing the difficulty. He says; I'VE put in
our canary birds cage every day a little
mirror, as large as the palm of our hand,
taking care that neither sun nor light shall
dazzle him, and he will look at himself
for hours together with as much happiness
as any young gentleman you ever saw.
When We want him to stop singing we
have only to give him the mirror"
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CANADA.
Great Floods in Newfoundland-A City in
Darkness.

ST. JoHN, May 12th.-Tbe food in the
river, first looked upon as a curiosity, is
now regarded as the direst calamity that
has ever befallen the province. Since yes
terday the water has risen ten inches and
is now almost two feet higher than ever
was known before. The city of Frederick
ton is in total darkness, the gas houses hav-
ing been invaded. Herpts' bridge, which
cost the province nearly $4,000, was swept
away to-day. At Westfeld, fifteen miles
from this city, great waves dashed over
tracts of the New Brunswick Railroad. The
overflow at south branch has increas d to
breadth of almost 5000 feet. At Rath-
say, Riverside and Lakeside the Inter
colonial Railroad has been undermined.
Heavy winds prevail, making matters
worse
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A 1ifsER,s GOLD.
Excitement in = Colorado Village Over
Supposed Buried Treasure.

DENVER, May 12th.-John Shirley, a
miserly saloon keeper, who lived in lit
tie town forty miles west of here, called
Buffalo Creek, died few days ago and it
is reported he lett large amount of money
secreted somewhere about his house or
buried IN the yard. A search was instituted
for the money, and after some days will
was found leaving everything to a DIR.
Morey, who lived mile from Shirley's
cabin, but failed to state where the prop
erty could be found. An old safe standing
in small BEDROOM where the miser died,
was broken open and S637 was found.
Those who knew Shirley best say they
have seen him have at one time $4,000 in
$50 gold pieces, and often discount drafts
for large amounts, and from the way the
old man talked about his money they
firmly believed there is buried somewhere
on the premises from $4,000 to $50 900 in
gold. The town and surrounding country
is greatly excited over the affair, and those
interested in finding the money have sta
toned armed guards around the grounds,
and are searching the house and digging
in the ground after the supposed treasure.
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STARVING TEXANS.
Deplorable Condition of the People Ia
Several Counties.

GALVESTON, May 12th.-A Neers dispatch
from Austin says: The Governor to-day
received a petition from seventy officials of
Medina county asking for special session
of the Legislature to provide for the suffer-
ing and furnishing people in Medina, Frio,
Atascosa and portions of Bexar, Edwards,
Uvalde and Bandera counties. The great
mass of people are represented as having
no money, no credit, no crop prospects, and
no property that can be pledged or mort
gagged. Many are living upon half rations
of corn and tank water. The corn and
cotton-seed have rotted in the ground. In
one precinct in Medina county 800 men,
women and children are in furnishing
condition, and in other precincts the people
will soon starve unless help is furnished.
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The Chicago Inter Oceaa, in an article as
to the financial loss from the recent strike
of the packers in that city, declares that
in less than two weeks. the loss TO the men
in wages was $500, GOO; enough to have
started a couple of national banks or built
500 cottages, or established cooperative
packing-house. The loss TO the firm is
placed at 81 800 Qo0.n
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ARIZONA.
The Murderer of Lieutenant Mott Finally
Esc.n-s Hanging

The Murderer of Lieutenant Mott Finally
Escapes Hanging.
PHGYIx, May 12th-The jury in the
case of Leah Diaz, the Apache Indian
charged with the murder of Lieutenant
Mott on the San Carlo Indian reservation,
brought in a verdict of murder in the first
degree, without fixing the death penalty,
thus saving him from the gailows.
Grand Lodge, 1. o. o. f., Election.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nay 12th.-[Special] i
The Grand Lodge of California, Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows, to-day elected
the following officers: Elwood Bruner, of
Sacramento. Grand Master; Reuben H.
Lloyd, of San Francisco, Deputy Grand
Master; G. n. Jenkins, of Marysville,
Grand Warden; w. B. Lyon, of Auburn,
Grand Secretary; George w. Lemont, of
San Francisco. Grand Treasurer Wesley
Mimic, of Stockton, Grand Representative !;
]. f. Benton. of Oakland. Luman Wad-
ham, of San Francisco, and E. +. White,
of San Francisco, Grand Trustees.
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California Wines and Brandies.

New YORK, May 12th.-The receipts of
California wines during April by the Pa
ci6c Mail steamships amounted to 120,14
gallons. as against 13, ,17S gallons last April,
and 1905 gallons in the same month of
1885 The total receipts by the same route,
for the first four months of the year. were,
in 1887, 256 046 gallons; in 1856, 1872 432
gallons; and in 1885, 1S0, $50 gallons. OF
California brandy, we received during the
mcnth 142 gallons, and 1856 gallons since
the first of the year. In 1886, during the
month of April, 81 gallons arrived, and in
the four months 95T gallons
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ORDERED OUT.
Fifteen Thousand Men VIII Probably be
Idle Today in Chicago

Builders and Trades Exchange now work
ing men have been ordered by the Execu-
tive Committee that of organization to
stop work Immediately. Members of the
organization-not only builders, but man.
ufacturers of all kinds of business material,
estimated at 40 900 persons-may be affected
by the order. Probably $4,000 will be idle
hyr niuht
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BRITISH COLUMBIA.
The Work of Recovering Bodies Pro-
gressing-More Danger

NANAIMo, May 12th.-TBy Postal Tele-
graphj-No change in the situation of af-
fairs has occurred during the last forty
eight hours. Air has been guided towards
the workings where the search for the re-
manning bodies will have to be made. The
hazardous work or repairing the mine fer
the purpose of recovering them, which
hitherto has been carried on with the NOBLE
assistance frop other colleries, has now
progressed so satisfactorily that we are able
to continue solely with our own employees,
with some outside help. Owing to the
destruction of the fan and the consequent
suspension of ventilation work, the mine
is now extremely hazardous from the pres
ence Of explosive gas in large quantities,
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Mitchell second, Queen of Elizabeth third
Time, 2:134.
The mile dash Buffalo won, vassal sec
ond, Maggie ]. third. Time, 1:44f.
The one and one-eighth miles for all
ages. Telie Doe won, Adonis second, ENG
ma third. Time, 2:13
The one and one-sixteenth miles Pat
Sheedy won, frankie B. second, Glendon
third. Time, 1:51!.
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An old scheme of yyebster's.

MADISON (Wis), May 18th. documents
unearthed in the office of the Register of
Deeds here show that Daniel Webster once
owned 5000 acres of land in this county
embracing part of the present site of the
city OF Madison, and that he was interested
in a scheme of locating in this county, on
the banks of the Wisconsin river, a city
which should in time be the metropolis of
the West. However, he got more deeply
interested in other matters, and disposed of
his interest here before his prospective me-
tropolis was ever started.
Dedicatory Visit.
FREDERICKSBURG, May 12th.-The visit
ing members of the Sixth Army Corps
went from here this morning to Spoitsyl-
vania Court house to dedicate a tablet TO
the memory of the late General Sedgwick.
Letters were read from President Cleye-
land, Governors of Connecticut, Virginia,
Maryland, Ohio. Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
New York and Massachusetts, and from
Generals Sherman and Keller. The
memorial tablet was unveiled.
Baseball Record.
CINCINNATI, May 12th.-Cincinnatis 6,
Metropolitans 10.
PETTsBURG -Pittsburg 4 indianapolis O..
LoUIsvILLE-Louisvilles 4, Athletics 9.
CHICAGo-Chicagos 10. Detroits s.
ST. LoUIs-St. Louis %, Baltimore Ia
CLEvELAND-Brooklyn l.. .Clevelands ~.
-Washingtons Z. Bostons 10.
PHILADELPHIA-New York 1, Philadel-
phia 0.
Grand Lodge, Bnai Birth.
MEMPHIS, May 12th.- District Grand
Lodge, No. Z, J. o. Bnai Birth, concluded
its labors to day and adjourned sine die.
The next Grand Lodge will meet at Dallas.
Tex, one year hence. The only business
of importance transacted to-day was limit
ing the endowment of future members to
81 900. with an annual assessment of $50.
Those now in the order are to retain their
81 500 endowments, and must pay yearly
$50.
New POstmasters.
WAsHIy6ToN, May 12th.-[Special. IA
new Postoffice has been established at
Ovenal, San Luis Obispo county, and John
NJ. Sprague commissioned Postmaster.
Henry Dougherty has been commits
stoned Postmaster at Carmenitas, Los An
geles county.
Sheep-Shearers' in Council.
ST. LOUIS, May 12th.-The Convention of
International Sheep-Shearers and Wool
Growers met to-day TO view the exhibition
and to assist in the shearing of the sheep
from which they were to Judge the prizes
to be awarded tomorrow. There are about
l75 entries, from all parts of the country
and of all breeds of sheep.
Bigh License in Michigan.
LANSING (Mleh.), May 12ih.-By vote
of fifty three 10 thirty-four the House
passed tie high-license bill heretofore men,
toned in these dispatches. The general
tax is placed at $500, and on wholesale and
retail establishments it is $500.
A PIincely Gift.
DETROIT. May 12th.-Ex-G r. A.
Alger has bought Munkascy's famous pic.
ture, The last days of Mozart paying
ior it $4,000, and it will be presented e
= the Detroit Art Museum.
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Safely Docked.
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WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
seasss~'s New Chief Engjneer-ProbabI
Fatal Accident

Fatal Accident.
SEsT5LE, May 12th.-Ata a special meet
ing OF The City Council to-day Gardner
Kellogg vas declared elected and appointed
by the Council Chief of the Fire DEPART
slent for the ensuing year.
frank Eallen, employed by the Seattle.
Lake Shore and Easter, Railroad as a
pile-cappeT, fell from the platform on
which he was standing. BE went to the
bottom of tie bay, but was rescued by his
companion, James Warren. His injuries
are supposed to be fatal. He s SO years old.
and has wife and family.
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NEW MEXICO.

Two Murderers are Granted Another
Week to Repent.
SANTA FE, May 12th.-P. J. O'Donel, who
was TO have been hung in Silver City to-
morrow for the murder of Alfonso Bowman
on October 5, 1885; and Jasper Thomson,
at Socorro, for the murder of A. A. Potter,
on September 10, 1885, have been repriyed
by Governor Ross for one week.
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John Bright Heard From.

LONDON, May 12th.-John Bright writes
as follows about the Parnell. Times affair !:
The Times charges consist of evidence con-
tributed by rebel conspirators themselves
and statements drawn from United ireland,
the IRISH World and other papers edited by
or the property of active conspirators. The
facts are their own facts The Times did
not invent them. 1t only arranged them
so that the public could understand the
case. Parliament should have nothing to
do with the matter. These conspirators
and their papers charged Earl Spencer and
Mr.. Forster with murder in knowingly
hanging innocent men. Parliament did
not interfere then to protect Lord Spencer
and Mr.. Forster; Why should it interfere
now to defend Irish writer's and speakers,
and assume the duties and labors of a
Court of Justice? 2"
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but, notwithstanding the danger they in
cur, our officers and men face the situation
without finching. The ignition of the ex-
plosive gas, or fire damp, would be fol-
lowed by the formation of choke damp.
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NIEXICO.

Official Denial of the Reported Execution
of Army Officers.
CITY OF MExIco, May 12th.--The Diario
officially denies the report published here
yesterday to the effect that the officers con-
cerned in the Nogales affair had been shot.
The denial of the execution by the Gov
ernment organ creates a feeling of relief,
as among Americans there is a sentiment
that the punishment of death awarded the
officers is too severe
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SAD AFFAIR.
Accidental Death of a Prominent Citize Il
of Chico.

AccideEtaI Death OF PrOmlnent CitiZe ]
of Chico.
CHICO, May 12th.-This morning A. L.
Thiel, a prominent business man of this
place, went out for an early mornings hunt
as seems to have been customary with him
An hour or two afterwards he was discov.
cred, by boy on his way to the town, dead
The theory is that he climbed fence and
drew his shotgun through after him, one ol
the barrels being accidentally discharged
and sending its contents through his heart
He was an old and highly respected citizen,
and the great misfortune is universally de,
nlOred
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the action of the English mob in insulting
brl2n.
Grown Jewels Under the Hammer

O'Brien. ''l''i's
crown Jewels Under the Hammer.
PARIS, May 12th.-The sale of crown,
Jewels pegan to-day. About $50 French
ana foreign jewelers. were in attendance.
francs. Among the articles sold were a
diamond necklace for 16l $50 francs, and a
pair of diamond epaulettes for GA 900
francs.
Safely Docked.
HAyRE, May 12th.-The steamer La
Champagne, which was beached on the
coast of Calvados after being damaged by
collision, has been floated, and is now safely
on the dock in this port. She came in
uDsided.
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NEVADA.
Michael Flanagan Convicted of the Muir
der of His Sister.

der of His sister.
VIRGINIA, May 12th.-The jury in the
case of Michael Flanagan, for the murder
of his sister, Mrs. Murphy, at Gold Hill in
December last, after being out 10 hours re-
turned verdict of il urder in the second
degree. They recommended him to the
mercy of the Court, and earnestly re-
quested that he be dealt with as leniently
as possible, on account of his youth Flana-
gan will be sentenced on Monday
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ROME AND IRELAND.
Irish Bishops Advised to Keep AIoof
from Agitation.

from Agitation.
ROME, May 12th.-Cardinal Simiuni,
charged'by the Pope to examine the stu
alton in Ireland, recommends the Pope to
advise the Irish Bishops to adhere rigor-
ously to the course decided upon by q
former Council of Bishops in Rome
namely, that the clergy abstain from asso-
ciating themselves with agitators.
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PACIFIC COAST.
FATAL ACCIDENT TO A CITIZEN
OF BUTTE COUNTY.
Earthquake Shock at Eureka-I. O.
o. f. Grand Ofiicers-RapeF Fiend
Sentenced-The Lost Found.
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